Manual

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
EngineWill Not Start
Using Recoil Starter
EngineWill Not Start
(Electric Start Models)
EngineStalls or Stops
After Running
EngineLoses Power
ExcessiveVibration
Mower Will Not Move
Loss Of Traction
Transmission Noise
Ground Speed
Too Fast/ Too Slow;
Unableto Adjust
Ground Speed
Cutting Grass Improperly
Poor Grass Discharge
Oil Leaking
PROBABLECAUSE
1. Fueltank empty. 1.
2. Engineneedspriming. 2.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3.
1. Fueltank empty. 1.
2. Engineneedspriming. 2.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3.
CORRECTIVEACTION
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Prime. CheckEngineManual for Instructions.
Placespark plug wire onto spark plug.
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Prime. CheckEngineManual for Instructions.
Placespark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Wiring harnessdisconnected. 4. Connectwiring harness.
5. Battery dead. 5. Chargeor replacebattery.
1. Bladecontrol is releasedor is not being held 1. Bladecontrol should be held securely against
securely against handle.
2. Fueltank empty.
3. Engineair pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty.
4. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
5. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
1. Engineair pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty.
2. Spark plug faulty.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 3.
1. Damaged,out of balance or bent mower blade.1.
2. Loose blade components. 2.
3. Loose or missing air lift (if equipped). 3.
4. Lumpy or frayed belt. 4.
1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive 1.
components.
2. Transmission cable adjustment required. 2.
3. Drive belt requires replacement. 3.
4. Damagedtransmission. 4.
1. Transmission cable adjustment required. 1.
2. Damagedtransmission. 2.
1. Build-up of debris on or around wheel drive 1.
control components.
2. Transmission cable adjustment required. 2.
3. Drive belt requires replacement. 3.
4. Damagedtransmission. 4.
1. Cutting height too low or high. 1.
2. Forward speedtoo fast. 2.
3. Cutting bladedull or damaged. 3.
1. Forward speedtoo fast. 1.
2. Grassis wet. 2.
3. Excessivelyworn or damaged blade. 3.
4. Build up of grass clippings and debris under 4.
deck.
5. Improper blade installed on deck.
6. Bladeinstalled improperly on deck.
1. Leaking engine case.
handle at all times during operation of mower.
2. Fill with fuel to proper level.
3. Cleanfree of all debris.
4. Service spark plug.
5. Drain and clean fuel system.
1. Cleanor replace filters.
2. Service spark plug.
Drain and cleanfuel system.
Service mower blade.
Service and tighten loose parts.
Replaceair lifts. Tighten to proper torque.
Replacebelt.
Cleandebris.
Adjust transmission cable.
Replacedrive belt.
Contactauthorized SNAPPERdealer.
Adjust transmission cable.
Contactauthorized SNAPPERdealer.
Cleandebris.
Adjust transmission cable.
Replacedrive belt.
Contactauthorized SNAPPERdealer.
Adjust cutting height.
Adjust to a slower speed.
Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade.
Adjust to a slower speed.
Mow when grass is dry.
Service mower blade.
Cleandeck.
5. Install proper SNAPPERblade.
6. Install blade properly.
1. Contactauthorized SNAPPERdealer.
2. Checkand tighten drain plug.
3. Makesure dip stick or oil filler cap is securely in
)lace.
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